Social Studies 30 Vocabulary Flashcards

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions relevant to Social Studies 30.

Ideology

A set of beliefs and values, especially about how society should be organized and how people should live.

Individualism

An ideology that values individual rights, freedoms, and independence over collective control.

Collectivism

An ideology that emphasizes the needs and goals of the group over the individual.

Liberalism

A political ideology focused on individual liberty, political freedoms, and limited government intervention in the economy.

Conservatism

A political ideology that values tradition, social order, and limited change in society.

Socialism

A political and economic ideology that advocates for collective ownership of the means of production and more government involvement in the economy.

Communism

An ideology based on classless, stateless society with common ownership of all property and production.

Fascism

An authoritarian ideology characterized by strong nationalism, dictatorial power, and suppression of opposition.

Capitalism

An economic system based on private ownership and the free market.

Totalitarianism

A system of government where the state has complete control over all aspects of life.

Democracy

A political system where the people have the power to elect their leaders and influence decision-making.

Authoritarianism

A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or small elite not accountable to the public.

Rule of Law

The principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable under the law.

Consent of the Governed

The idea that a government's power comes from the will or agreement of the people it governs.

Propaganda

Biased or misleading information used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Welfare State

A government that provides social programs like healthcare, education, and unemployment benefits to ensure basic standards of living.

Left-Wing

Generally supports social equality, government involvement in the economy, and progressive reform.

Right-Wing

Generally supports tradition, individual responsibility, limited government, and free-market policies.

Classical Liberalism

An early form of liberalism that emphasized individual rights, private property, and limited government.

Modern Liberalism

A form of liberalism that supports both individual freedoms and some government intervention to promote equality and protect rights.

Political Spectrum

A visual way to represent different political ideologies, ranging from left to right.

Mixed Economy

An economic system combining private enterprise with government regulation and social programs.

Human Rights

Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled.

Censorship

The suppression or restriction of access to information, ideas, or speech.

Square Deal

President Theodore Roosevelt's domestic policy focused on fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses.

New Deal

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's response to the Great Depression, introducing government programs to create jobs.

John Locke

An Enlightenment thinker who believed in natural rights and that government should protect these rights.

Karl Marx

A philosopher who co-wrote The Communist Manifesto and believed in class struggle.

Adam Smith

An economist who wrote The Wealth of Nations and promoted capitalism and the free market.

Cold War

A period of political tension between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. without direct military conflict.

The Enlightenment

An intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individual rights, and freedoms.

The American Revolution

A war for independence based on Enlightenment ideals like liberty and self-governance.

The French Revolution

A revolution against monarchy and inequality promoting liberty, equality, and fraternity.

The Industrial Revolution

A period of economic growth that exposed inequality and poor working conditions.

The Great Depression

A global economic crisis showing the limits of laissez-faire capitalism.

Universal Suffrage Movements

Campaigns for the right to vote for all citizens, including women and minorities.

The Civil Rights Movement

A push for racial equality in the U.S., leading to laws banning segregation.

The Welfare State

Governments expanding healthcare, education, and social assistance programs.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Part of Canada's Constitution, protecting individual rights and freedoms.

Adam Smith

An economist who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations' and promoted capitalism and the free market.

Karl Marx

A philosopher who co-wrote 'The Communist Manifesto' and believed in class struggle.

Robert Owen

A social reformer and founder of utopian socialism who advocated for cooperative communities.

Utopian Socialism

An ideology that envisions ideal communities and social organizations based on cooperative principles.

Edmund Burke

A political thinker known for his conservatism and critique of the French Revolution.

Theodore Roosevelt

The 26th President of the United States known for his progressive policies and the Square Deal.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The 32nd President of the United States who led the New Deal programs in response to the Great Depression.

Tommy Douglas

A Canadian politician known for his role in founding Medicare in Canada.

Thomas Hobbes

A philosopher known for his social contract theory and his work 'Leviathan'.

John Locke

An Enlightenment thinker who believed in natural rights and that government should protect these rights.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A philosopher who proposed ideas on democracy and the social contract in his work 'The Social Contract'.

Montesquieu

A political philosopher known for his idea of separation of powers in government.

John Stuart Mill

A philosopher and economist known for his work on liberty, utilitarianism, and advocating for individual rights.

What is a regime?

A regime refers to a form of government or system of rule, often characterized by specific principles, methods of governance, or the nature of political authority.